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Live Florida 2026 Midterm Primary Results
Six Democrats and 11 Republicans are vying for governor as Florida voters choose nominees for statewide and local races, officials said.
On Tuesday, Florida voters cast ballots in primary elections to select party nominees for governor, U.S. House seats, the U.S. Senate, and the St. Petersburg mayoral race.
Current Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis reached his term limit after serving since 2019, prompting a crowded gubernatorial primary where 6 Democrats and 11 Republicans are vying for the Sunshine State's top office.
A special primary is filling the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Republican Marco Rubio, now U.S. Secretary of State, with two Democrats and four Republicans racing to complete the remaining two years of his term.
Mayor Ken Welch seeks re-election in St. Petersburg against challengers including Charlie Crist and Brandi Gabbard; if no candidate receives 50% of the vote, the race will continue with a runoff.
Election officials expected results to be released shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, determining which candidates will advance to the November general election.